Company registration
We help you register your business in Cyprus - stress-free, step by step.
For whom?
Business owners, freelancers, start-ups and entrepreneurs who want to operate in a favorable, stable and international legal and tax environment.
Why is it worth it?
- Cyprus offers an attractive tax regime, international operations and access to the EU market.
- We manage the entire process - from advising on the legal form to VAT registration and a company account.
- We work with licensed accountants and lawyers - the paperwork becomes simple.
Registering a company isn't just about forms - it's about strategy, cost planning, reporting obligations and legal compliance. We will guide you through the entire process, step by step.
FAQ - Registering a company in Cyprus
Registering a company in Cyprus involves several steps: choosing a legal structure, reserving a name, preparing and submitting the required documents to the Registrar of Companies, obtaining a certificate of registration, followed by tax registration and opening a bank account. EM PRO experts guide investors through each step to ensure that the process complies with local regulations and runs smoothly.
The standard registration procedure usually takes from 5 to 10 working days, if the documents are complete and properly prepared. Faster options with expedited registration are possible for an additional fee.
Yes. Individuals from both the European Union and non-EU countries can register a company in Cyprus, with formal requirements such as entrusting the preparation of documents to a licensed Cypriot lawyer.
The requirements for registering a company in Cyprus include:
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (Memorandum and Articles of Association),
- Forms HE1, HE2 and HE3 for statutory declarations, registered office address, directors and secretary,
- Identity documents and address confirmations of shareholders and directors.
All documents are usually prepared and signed by a Cypriot lawyer.
The selected company name must be checked for uniqueness and approved by the Registrar of Companies. The process of approving a name can take a few days to a few weeks, depending on the procedure chosen (standard or expedited).
Yes. Any company registered in Cyprus must have a registered address in the country, which is required in the HE2 form and denotes the official place of business.
No. A limited liability company (Ltd) can have directors and shareholders who are residents of any country, but it must have a secretary and a registered address in Cyprus.
Yes, if the company's planned annual turnover exceeds the VAT limit (currently about 15,600 € per year). VAT registration is done separately after company registration and is mandatory for many types of business.
Fees include.
- Registration fee with the Registrar of Companies (standard from approx. 165 €),
- expedited registration fee,
- Translation costs of documents,
- the fee of the lawyer preparing the documents.
Once the company is registered, you should:
- obtain Tax Identification Number (TIN) And register the company for taxes,
- open bank account,
- possibly register VAT,
- if you plan to employ people - register with the social security system.
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